Manager, Business Continuity Planning and Emergency Preparedness

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech and DePuy Synthes

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to advancing global health innovation, aiming to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases with smarter, less invasive therapies and personalized solutions. Through our work in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, including the DePuy Synthes business, we strive to bring transformative health breakthroughs worldwide. We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and the dignity of each employee.

Role Overview

This managerial position, located in Cork, Ireland, leads the business continuity planning (BCP) and emergency preparedness programs related to facilities management across approximately 110 global DePuy Synthes sites. The role encompasses the design and governance of frameworks to enhance resilience against disruptions impacting infrastructure, utilities, site access, and workplace operations. It requires close collaboration across regional facilities management, security, environmental health and safety, and enterprise business continuity teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and align the FM BCP and emergency preparedness frameworks with enterprise-wide BCM standards.
• Identify and mitigate facilities-related risks including infrastructure failures, utility disruptions, and access challenges within continuity plans.
• Create emergency response protocols, standards, playbooks, and readiness criteria for sites.
• Coordinate drills, exercises, and assessments in partnership with regional and site teams to validate preparedness.
• Support and guide crisis response efforts during disruptive events with escalation protocols and decision-making assistance.
• Conduct post-incident evaluations to identify improvement opportunities and implement lessons learned.
• Report on readiness metrics, risk insights, and preparedness trends for leadership oversight.
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments, business impact analyses, and scenario planning for vulnerability identification and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate across functions—including EHSS, IT, Supply Chain, and business units—to ensure integrated continuity planning.
• Provide subject-matter expertise, training, and guidance on business continuity and emergency management to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in business continuity, emergency preparedness, risk management, or operational resilience roles.
• Proven expertise designing and managing business continuity and emergency response programs globally.
• Strong grasp of risk assessment tools, business impact analysis, and continuity planning methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams and influence outcomes within matrix organizational structures.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for both training delivery and executive reporting.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Experience working within regulated, manufacturing, or multinational corporate environments.
• Background supporting crisis management or incident response teams.
• Knowledge of global business continuity frameworks and standards.
• Track record of advancing program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Business Continuity or Emergency Management certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, or CEM are advantageous but not essential.

Additional Details

• English language proficiency is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, predominantly domestically.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is €70,100 to €121,210 annually. This is supplemented by various benefits including annual performance bonuses, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leaves, volunteer leave, wellness reimbursements, and comprehensive insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents. Additional perks include vacation days, service awards, and support programs for financial, physical, and mental health.